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Writing Prompts

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-L82RV6-V51E

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1.Explain one way to reduce waste at school.
2.Persuade your school to add one new club.
3.Write a diary entry from the viewpoint of a migrating bird.
4.Describe a place without naming it; let a reader guess.
5.Tell a story in which a mistake leads to a discovery.
6.Compare learning from a book and from a video.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Explain one way to reduce waste at school.Answers will vary.
  2. Persuade your school to add one new club.Answers will vary.
  3. Write a diary entry from the viewpoint of a migrating bird.Answers will vary.
  4. Describe a place without naming it; let a reader guess.Answers will vary.
  5. Tell a story in which a mistake leads to a discovery.Answers will vary.
  6. Compare learning from a book and from a video.Answers will vary.

Worked example

Plan a beginning, supporting details, and a clear ending.

Common mistake

Starting before deciding the main idea.

Helpful hint

Jot down three details before writing.